Jammu, March 12 (NationPress) On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police initiated a thorough investigation into the background of the individual responsible for the attack on Dr. Farooq Abdullah, amidst a wave of condemnation and outrage regarding the incident.

The police are currently delving into the history of the assailant, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, who attempted to assassinate the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir during a wedding ceremony the previous day.

Authorities stated that their inquiry is focused on the 63-year-old's personal, social, and potential organizational affiliations to uncover the motives behind his actions.

Dr. Abdullah was leaving the marriage function in Greater Kailash accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary and advisor to the chief minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, when the assailant opened fire from behind, narrowly missing him.

Immediate action was taken by security personnel assigned to Dr. Abdullah, who successfully thwarted the assassination attempt. A licensed firearm used in the incident was seized from Jamwal.

Residing in Purani Mandi, Jammu, Jamwal reportedly informed the police that he had been waiting two decades for a chance to target Dr. Abdullah.

Officials are also scrutinizing his recent activities leading up to the attack. Senior police officials are questioning Jamwal, who claims he supports himself through rental income from his shops in Purani Mandi.

Moreover, the police are reassessing the security measures at the event to understand how the assailant managed to gain entry with a weapon.

In response, BJP leader and former president of J&K BJP, Ravinder Raina, condemned the attack and called for a comprehensive investigation into its causes. He also urged a thorough examination of the security measures surrounding Dr. Abdullah.

Numerous political figures in Jammu and Kashmir joined in the condemnation of the attack, advocating for strict measures against those accountable.

National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi expressed his strong disapproval of the shooting incident concerning Dr. Farooq Abdullah and the Deputy Chief Minister at the wedding.

Mehdi highlighted the alarming nature of such violent acts and insisted that justice must be served in accordance with the law.

Former chief minister and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, expressed her shock over the situation, labeling it as a serious security failure.

“I am shocked to learn of the severe attack on Dr. Farooq Abdullah. I am relieved he is safe and well. I hope the police thoroughly investigate this alarming security lapse,” she stated.

People's Conference (PC) Chairman Sajad Gani Lone condemned the shooting as a “despicable act” and expressed his relief that Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sahib, Surinder Choudhary Ji, and Nasir Aslam Wani were unharmed.

PDP leader and MLA, Waheed Ur Rehman Para, called the attack shocking and deeply regrettable, asserting that violence against a respected leader like Dr. Farooq Abdullah is intolerable and must be condemned in the strongest terms.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent religious leader, remarked on the concerning nature of the assassination attempt on Dr. Farooq Abdullah, finding it highly condemnable.

While he expressed relief over Abdullah's safety, he stated that a thorough investigation is necessary to understand how someone with a loaded firearm could approach so closely.

Syed Altaf Bukhari, president of the J&K Apni Party, expressed his gratitude that Farooq Abdullah Sahib remained unharmed during the shooting incident in Jammu.

“The assailant has been detained, but it is essential to investigate whether this was merely a drunken incident or indicative of a more serious issue,” he remarked.

Nasir Aslam Wani, who was present with Dr. Abdullah during the attack, commented, “We are fortunate. Dr. Sahib and everyone with him are safe. He is in good spirits and is currently resting at his home in Bhatindi, Jammu.”